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2026 Volkswagen Amarok Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

Model Years

All 2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

In the 12 months to November 2026, 86 2026 Amarok were advertised for sale. Most had 2,000 to 4,000 km on the odometer.

Known Amarok problems

Check which apply to a 2026 by its engine and series.

  1. 1 EGR cooler leaks and DPF blockages 2.0 TDI and 3.0 V6 TDI, 2011 to 2022
  2. 2 Accessory belt failure damaging the timing belt 2.0 TDI, 2011 to 2022
  3. 3 Coolant leaks 3.0 V6 TDI and 2.0 TDI, 2011 to 2022
  4. 4 Oil use and oil leaks 3.0 V6 TDI, 2016 to 2022
  5. 5 Weak reverse and clutch problems 8-speed auto and manual, 2011 to 2022
  6. 6 Water in the lights and electrical faults all 2H models, 2011 to 2022

Money owing and write-offs on the Amarok

14% had money owing
9% were recorded as written off

Of about 400 used Volkswagen Amarok checked on Carify since November 2023. Every car checked: 9% had money owing and 13% were written off.

These are cars people chose to check before buying, so they are not a share of every Amarok on the road. Money owing is what was registered against the car on the day it was checked.

Check a Amarok for money owing and write-offs

Recall notices

No recall notices linked to the 2026 Amarok yet.